FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has dismissed former President Donald Trump's request to revoke ABC's broadcast license following his dissatisfaction with the network's handling of a presidential debate.
Rosenworcel emphasized that the FCC does not revoke licenses based on disagreements over content or coverage. This decision comes after Trump expressed frustration with ABC News moderators during a recent debate.
The FCC's stance reinforces the protection of free speech and media independence in the U.S.
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This is exactly what's wrong with the system – the media can spread misinformation and face zero consequences. If a network is biased and misleading the public, there should absolutely be accountability. The FCC needs to stop hiding behind "free speech" and start protecting the integrity of information.
@86G6VP5Progressive2yrs2Y
It's great to see the FCC stand up for free speech and not cave to Trump's attempts to silence media that doesn't flatter him. We can't have a situation where the government is pulling the plug on networks just because they ask tough questions or present facts that some people don't want to hear. Strong, independent media is essential for a healthy democracy!
@8LB9BN9Libertarian2yrs2Y
Good on the FCC for standing up to Trump's demand. The government shouldn't have the power to revoke licenses just because they don't like what a network says—let the free market decide!
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Head of FCC Rejects Donald Trump’s Call to Revoke ABC Broadcast License
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has officially rejected a call by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump to “take away” the government’s broadcast license from ABC, after Trump was angry about his treatment from ABC News’ moderators in his Sept.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
FCC Chair Rejects Donald Trump’s Call For ABC To Lose License Over Presidential Debate
The chairwoman of the FCC, Jessica Rosenworcel, said that the agency does not revoke broadcast licenses “simply because a political candidate disagrees with or dislikes content or coverage.” Her statement came in response to two prominent Democrats’ calls for the agency to make a statement after former President Donald Trump,
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